Bixio Rinero Desmonta IGT (2015)

Bixio Rinero Desmonta IGT

With this Bixio Rinero Desmonta you have to imagine a Ripasso, simply made from the Merlot grape - Then you know what to expect here in the glass. Intense red color in the glass with an insistent bouquet of red cherries and ripe plums. The taste is full with a spicy touch and ripe fruit. The tannins are nicely integrated, and help to give good length in the aftertaste.

Scent: Bouquet of red cherries and ripe plums.
Taste: Full-bodied with a taste of ripe fruit with a little spice, delicious wine in the Ripasso style just from the Merlot grape.
The tannins are nicely integrated, and help to give good length in the aftertaste.
Server for: Between strong meat dishes and mild cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16-18ºC.

Rinero Rosso Vento is made from Merlot and added approx. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from Desmontà's own fields in the Veneto district. After traditional winemaking, the wine is pumped over the remains of the Nero d Arcole wine, which is made from dried grapes in the same way as an Amarone. This gives the wine an extra nuance with more depth and intensity. Just as we also see Ripasso getting the taste and character of the Amarone wine in the neighboring district. After this extra process, the wine is aged for 4 months in oak casks before bottling.

The area:

The Arcole district is located in the Veneto province, where we also find the Valpolicella district with their Amarone. Arcole covers 300 km2, where the soil is very sandy and provides good drainage. The area receives water from the Adige river, which runs through the district. It is a very modern area that only got its DOC in 2000, but there is evidence of wine production going back 2000 years. The climate in the area is continental with hot summers and humid winters. The stability of the climate helps to ensure a high quality of the wine every year. The area is planted with a wide range of local and international grape varieties.

The Bixio family are 5th generation winemakers. In the Arcole area they own the Azienda Agricole Desmontà. The family has always been very innovative, and were the first to launch a Merlot Arcole Riserva DOC. The latest addition to the development stock is Nero dArcole DOC, which is produced using the area's classic appassimento method. The same method used to make Amarone, where the grapes are dried before pressing. The winery is located in the valley with 30 hectares of grape fields.